Our 2009 Global Village Scholarship

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County established a scholarship in 2001 to honor our late board member Betty Andresen. This scholarship funds one global mission trip each year for a volunteer from Orange County who cares deeply about global missions and cannot otherwise afford to participate in one. Betty was an avid supporter of Habitat's Global Village program, and developed especially strong ties with the Northern Ireland Habitat affiliate.

Betty Andresen Memorial Global Village Scholarship Rules

The scholarship is open to all Habitat for Humanity of Orange County volunteers age 18 and over.

Applicants must submit a Global Village Application plus a letter describing their Habitat for Humanity involvement and their interest in global builds.

Once received, a member of the Global Village Committee will interview the applicant, by phone or in person.

The Global Village Committee will make its recommendation to the board of directors, which makes the final decision.

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County will fund the scholarship winner’s trip up to $2500.

Personal items such as souvenirs and phone calls are not covered by the affiliate.

Candidates should visit Habitat for Humanity International's Available Global Village Work Trips to determine the total cost of their trip and how much they may have to contribute above the amount covered by the scholarship.

After the scholarship is awarded, the recipient must submit their application to the Habitat for Humanity International Global Village department and must apply to the team leader(s) for the trip(s) they are interested in.

The team leader(s) select team members after interviewing via telephone each match in the pool of applicants.

The scholarship winner is responsible for notifying the affiliate when they have joined a Global Village team and to provide the cost and notice when fees are due.

Any questions about the scholarship or its rules should be e-mailed to Ursula Bohen.